ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Gulf Shores vs Newport Beach: weather in November
Essentially a tie in November: Gulf Shores is 22% clear historically, Newport Beach is 22% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 70°F vs 68°F. Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (26% vs 10% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Gulf Shores
AL
- Clear days, November
- 22%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 27%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 17%
- Rain frequency
- 26% of days
Newport Beach
CA
- Clear days, November
- 22%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 68°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 31%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 12%
- Rain frequency
- 10% of days
Frequently asked
Is Gulf Shores or Newport Beach warmer in November?
Gulf Shores runs warmer by day in November. Gulf Shores averages highs of 70°F (highs n=240 days); Newport Beach averages highs of 68°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Gulf Shores or Newport Beach in November?
Gulf Shores is measurably wetter than Newport Beach. Days with measurable rain: Gulf Shores 26%, Newport Beach 10% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Gulf Shores or Newport Beach?
Essentially a tie in November: Gulf Shores is 22% clear historically, Newport Beach is 22% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 70°F vs 68°F. Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (26% vs 10% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.